Is Martindale, TX 78655 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Martindale is a buyer’s market. With about 6.4 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Martindale housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 17% of homes in Martindale, TX 78655 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 75 days and there were 6.4 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 6 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold faster (188 days then) and the median sale price rose 34% to $534,769. Overall, Martindale is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Caldwell County, homes here sell faster than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Dale 78616 (0% sold over asking) or Maxwell 78656 (9% sold over asking).
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Questions about Martindale real estate
Is Martindale a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 6.4 months of supply in Martindale, TX 78655 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Martindale?
The typical home went under contract in 75 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Martindale sell over asking?
17% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Martindale?
About 1.35% of a home’s value a year in Caldwell County, or roughly $5,400 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Martindale?
The median sale price was $534,769 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $264 per square foot.
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